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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B09EDC — Lilac
#B09EDC is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B09EDC
- f6f4fb
- dad1ef
- bdafe2
- a18cd6
- 856ac9
- 6947bd
- 55389d
- 422c7a
- 302058
- 1d1335
- 0a0713
Color schemes using #B09EDC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B09EDC FAQ
What color is #B09EDC?
#B09EDC is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B09EDC?
#B09EDC is rgb(176, 158, 220) in RGB, hsl(257, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 28%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B09EDC?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.77:1.
What colors go well with #B09EDC?
Its direct complement is #CADC9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCCE9E and #ABDC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.